What I Wore

Day 2 of my no new clothes until September challenge- 

Shirt: thrifted

Cropped pants: F21

Shoes: Bon Ton 

Hairbow: American Apparel 

Also, I tried to take my first set of "more creative self portraits" I think they came out pretty good. 

And, I did a second thing today on my list which is "cook more". Basically all I did was make the strawberry toping for the shortcake we're having for desert tonight- but hey, even though it's a small thing you cannot have strawberry shortcake without the strawberries! 

Tuseday Tunes Day

Summer 2013

This summer, since I do not have to put up with all the craziness from my undergrad school anymore, I am looking forward to enjoying my time. I made this list because it's always easier to stick to goals if you can see them written down- at least this is true for me.

Cooking is a creative thing, and being able to cook lots of things is fun & will serve me well in life. I love leeks of all things & want to make a recipe my Mom found, and I'd love to perfect homemade guacamole! 

Last summer I didn't get a chance to read much, so this summer I want to read a few books. Nothing crazy, not 50 books or anything- just a few books so I can learn some new things.

I love my mixed media paintings, and want to try something a little different for me. Drawing people is one of my favorite things ever to do- so trying to paint one seems like a natural next step.

My doggie, he is a wee bit plump. He is loosing weight thanks to the weight loss plan I wrote up for him- but I'd like to create a game that he'd enjoy playing outside where he can run about.

Speaking of my Poco running about, I want to exercise more not to loose weight but to maintain my figure & just for the fact that exercising is good for me. I really cannot go outside too much during the middle of the day when the sun is at it's highest-but I was toying with the idea of taking walks in the morning. It's peaceful then & not as sunny- so I won't get burned.

I really admire other bloggers/artists that can take creative self portraits. Getting the camera timer just right and posing just right is an artform I've yet to get a grasp on. This summer I'm going to try, maybe with hilarious results but I'm going to keep on trying until I start to get it right!

Finally, exploring more places is just a given. Wether it's places I've been before or a new place- I learn something new each time & get inspiration. 

Speaking of learning new things- today is day two of my five month self imposed ban on buying clothes. Honestly, I keep thinking about it- but I feel I can do it no problem. I'm looking forward to how creative I can get (well hopefully). Here is a great blog by a girl named Maeve about her adventures with a no new clothes challenge! 

http://therosewithnonewclothes.blogspot.com/

(Ps: her hair is fantastic.)

Phew! long post. I'm looking forward to this summer for sure.

Dr.Who Finale

I knew Clara was a ghost from the start, & I knew she was broken up into many realities. Snap. I'm tooting my own horn & I don't even care. 

Now, November 23rd cannot get here soon enough! 

A Challenge to Myself

I'm giving myself a challenge, I'm going to try my hardest to not buy any new clothes until September. Clothes- not accessories. Maybe it will progress into this, maybe not. 

Why? Because I've seen a few bloggers do this, & I think it's a great way to push myself to be more creative & resourceful with my existing wardrobe. 

I have so many cute clothes, & honestly do not need any more right now. 

Also, I'm getting very excited just thinking of the money I will save! All the possibilities.... 

I'm going to document all my outfits on my Instagram & on here with more details about where the clothes came from etc. 

So, here is my first outfit: 

Hairbow: American Apparel

Shirt: Thrifted

Pants: F21

Shoes: Gap 

Wishing myself good luck! 

Inspiration

http://www.victorianmicroscopeslides.com

I came across this website while looking at 

pictures of insects that inspire me. This photo

specifically led me to the site:

 

They are Victorian Era slides of insects! The 

website specializes in these, as well as slides 

from before 1840. Not only do they have 

Insect slides- but fossils & the like as well. 

I do not own a microscope, but now I really 

wish I did! It's all so fascinating. 

I found these two pictures as well. I just love 

the minty color of Luna moths, & quirky old

drawings. 

One day, I will own a microscope! 

1920's Wool Sweater

I recently purchased a US Navy sweater from an antique shop by my home. The lady at the shop said it was from either the 20's or 30's but could not remember exactly what the seller had told her. 

I loved the sweater so it didn't matter that much to me, but I did become curious & decided to do some further research. 

I posted up this picture on Instagram 

And a young man from Michigan, he tried on a sweater just like it that day! said that he was told it was from the 1920's or 1930's. 

I then went to the wizard of Google & found all these great pictures of my sweater on men from the 19-teens & 1920's! Get ready for a flood of awesome old photos:(which I do not own or did not take)::

My sweater does not have that snazzy tie.

I think it's so fun that I've found a sweater from a pivotal point not only in American History, but world history! 

Come Fall, or possibly a sooner chilly day- it is Buffalo after all- I cannot wait to wear it.